Claudio Popa

Role: Shop Manager on board of M/V Pacific Dawn

Length of service: 10 years at sea / 15 months with Harding BrothersPrevious Roles: Before to be on ships : DHL International

What brought you to sea? Adventure and the chance to see new places and meet new people

What is your favourite part of the job (aside from travelling)? To work together with my staff and to see that our work gives a positive impression to our customers on board and help us to reach our goals

What is the most challenging part of the job? Duty Free distribution on turnaround morning. Guests just love their Liquor!

What is your favourite promotion/shop event? Pacific Market / Main Shopping event of the cruise. Just like a market in a real city….!

What advice would you give to anyone joining Harding Retail? Enjoy your work and the time at sea will fly

3 words to describe your life at sea: Financial, Professional & Customer (satisfaction)